Date & Time
Friday, July 2, 2021 21:00Canada Day
"Under this flag may our youth find new inspiration for loyalty to Canada;
for a patriotism based not on any mean or narrow nationalism,
but on the deep and equal pride that all Canadians will feel for every part of this good land."
– Prime Minister Lester Pearson
Fireworks, parades, barbecues, concerts, carnivals, fairs, picnics, and in the case of the Canada Day GORUCK Challenge, a rucking team event that honors the sacrifice it’s taken to earn such freedoms. The independence themed party follows, of course.
10-12 HOURS, 15-20 MILES. THE ORIGINAL CHALLENGE. AVERAGE COMPLETION RATE: 94%
What to Bring
- A rucksack aka backpack (Rucker recommended)
- Ruck Plate = to your weight requirement
- If you weigh >150 lbs = 30 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)
- If you weigh < 150 lbs = 20 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)
- Hydration Bladder: Source 3L (bringing 1 is mandatory, 2 is recommended)
- Nalgene bottle (1L) or equivalent (electrolytes recommended)
- Participants must also bring Oral Rehydration Salts (or comparable) in case water resupply is harder
- Reflective Ruck Bands (or equivalent) on your ruck
- Headlamp with extra batteries
- First Aid Kit
- Face Mask (something that will not repeatedly fall off, scarves not recommended)
- Gloves (1 pair) not medical gloves, working gloves
- Hand Sanitizer/Wipes - 1 bottle Purell, 1 package of baby wipes (or equivalent)
- Windbreaker (only if the temperature is expected below 60 ℉)
- Photo ID and $20 cash just in case
- As a class, you need one (1) 25 lb. class weight and one American Flag. Use your event’s Facebook page to meet your class, organize training, and coordinate team weight details.
- Flip-flops (not required) - upon completion of a GORUCK Tough, it’s one of the seven great feelings in the world to take your shoes and socks off and put flip flops on. It also makes the hell-yeah-I-earned-my-patch beer taste even better.
Event Cancellation Policy
- Refunds are permitted for this event if requested at least 30 days prior to the event date.
- For the full Event Participant Policies please view our FAQ page.
Got Questions?
- Visit our searchable FAQ for answers
- Contact us if you still need help
Meeting up to Train
Mike Rock
Army Special Forces
Iraq, Oman, Afghanistan
Mike goes by his first and middle name since you can't pronounce his last name, and he is too lazy to correct you. He enjoys long walks with random strangers, picking up heavy things repeatedly, cupcakes, and has a weird fetish with little men in the woods. He LOVES when you refer to anything other than actual US Army Special Forces as "Special Forces".